A new campaign by the Ministry of Defence is continuing to highlight the dangers of trespassing on land, particularly when military training is taking place, after a dog was recently killed by a miltary vehicle.

The 'Respect the Range' campaign is educating walkers, cyclists and runners who use active military training areas for recreational use. The campaign is focusing on Salisbury Plain and surrounding area.

With more time at home and a reduction in social contact thanks to lockdown, many people brought a new dog into their lives in the last year.

Lots of Wiltshire dog lovers take their pets to Salisbury Plain Training Area for walks, much of which is open to the public. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Respect the Range campaign is reminding the public to make sure their visit is safe and for dog owners, there are extra considerations.

The DIO said: "It’s important to keep your dog on the lead and under control. The dangers are real - very sadly, a dog was recently killed when it was struck by a military vehicle while off the lead.

"Clean up after your pet too; it’s no fun for soldiers to have to march or even crawl through what dogs can leave behind."

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For more information about Respect the Range go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access, and visit https://youtu.be/S0DmZtSgjq4 to see a short safety film.